On a 2001 Ford Taurus SES - what does the yellow or amber circle - it looks like a cog - with an exclamation point in the center mean when it is blinking?

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Solved my own question... I found the owner's manual online and apparently on a 2001 Ford Taurus SES that light is (it's NOT the brake light, by the way): Check Transaxle Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Illumination of this light indicates that a problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If this lamp remains on, have your vehicle serviced immediately.